Access Statement

Introduction

Cogglesford Watermill (“the mill”) is located within Sleaford and approximately 1 mile from Sleaford train station. The mill dates back to Saxon times, is thought to be the only Sherriff’s watermill still in operation in England.

You can watch the Mill in operation on special event days, producing organic wholemeal flour as it would have been 200 years ago. Video footage of the milling process can be seen when the Mill is not in operation. Discover the fascinating characters and events that shaped its history from its Anglo Saxon origins to the present day.

The mill has a number of events that take place throughout the year and is also the local tourist information point including a gift shop. Group and educational visits are also available if made by prior arrangement with the mill by calling 01529 413671 or 01529 308102.

The centre is accessible to wheel chair users with level access across the site excluding the first & second floor. Please be aware there is a step immediately inside the front door, however access can be arranged via the back door. Please speak to the miller on duty.

Pre-Arrival

Making contact:

Please use the contact details at the bottom of this document.

A clearly worded leaflet for Cogglesford Watermill is available describing the main facilities, directions to the centre and opening times. The leaflet provides information and pictures illustrating the type of experience that a visitor should expect. It is widely distributed to other attractions, hotels, guest houses, caravan parks and Tourist Information Centres.

An answer phone service is available 24 hours per day and up to date information about special events is published on the ‘Latest News and Features’ and ‘Upcoming Events’ pages of the centre’s website and this also features the annual events programme.

Short term opening issues such as weather related problems are always notified on the New Pages of the mill website; we always recommend people check before they travel. Visitor mailing lists (email & postal) are used to circulate information related to the mill and these are maintained in accordance with current Data Protection legislation.

Getting Here

The mill is easy to find from the A17 by following the signs to Sleaford and 'The National Centre for Craft and Design'; as you enter Sleaford, the mill will be on your left, look out for the brown information sign. For people travelling from the A15 follow signs for Sleaford and take the first exit on to the B1518. Continue in to the town centre and at the set of traffic lights, continue straight on. You will find the mill further up the road signposted to the right.

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities

The mill has a limited space car park (first 2 hours free) and is to the right of the mill. There are two large long stay car parks close by, from where you can take a pleasant stroll along the riverside footpath to the mill.

Public Areas – WCs

There are 2 WC’ available on the ground floor of the mill of which one is disabled access. Hand washing facilities are also located within the WC.